Greedfall

The Intel Core i7-12700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a balanced mid-range combination for Greedfall, landing at rank 1304 out of 1705 tested combos. This places the pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while it handles the game adequately, it does not deliver top-tier performance. The combo’s ranking reflects a system where the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities ensure it never becomes a bottleneck at lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations, this CPU-GPU pairing achieves a rank of 1304 out of 1705 combos for Greedfall. This places it in the 76th percentile of tested systems, meaning roughly a quarter of all tested combos perform worse, while the majority deliver higher frame rates. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU’s age; the RX 5700 XT sits in the 68th percentile among all GPUs, which is respectable but not exceptional. The CPU, however, is a stronger component, ranking in the 89th percentile among all processors. This disparity suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios, especially at 4K.

The data shows that the combo’s performance is consistent with its component-level scores. The RX 5700 XT’s average benchmark score of 24731 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile, which scores 24763 (a delta of -0.1%). Similarly, the i7-12700K’s average score of 35684 is almost on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 (a delta of -0.3%). These close benchmark margins indicate that the combo’s in-game results are predictable based on the hardware’s synthetic performance. For Greedfall specifically, the combo’s rank suggests it is a viable choice for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it will struggle to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Greedfall?

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with an average of 147.6 FPS at Low settings and 105.5 FPS at High. At 2560x1440, the High preset drops to 71.9 FPS, while 3840x2160 High yields 43.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684. It is 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (35802) and 0.7% slower than the Intel Core i5-14500HX (35940). It is 0.6% faster than the Intel Core i7-13700T (35468) and 0.8% faster than the Intel Core i7-13800H (35416).

Q: Is this GPU better or worse than its nearest competitors?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT has an average benchmark score of 24731. It is 0.1% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile (24763) but 0.3% faster than the Intel Arc A350M (24647). It also beats the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile (24592) by 0.6% and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (24519) by 0.9%.

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread configuration?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has 12 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features 25 MB of shared L3 cache and has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 1905 MHz.

Q: How does the GPU perform in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU scores 16277 in Passmark’s G3D test and 7650 in Passmark’s GPU compute test. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2134, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 73091.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the High preset at 1920x1080 is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 105.5 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience without requiring the visual compromises of the Low preset. At 2560x1440, the High preset still holds up well with 71.9 FPS, making it a viable option if the user prefers higher resolution over maximum frame rates. The Medium preset at 1440p offers 79.9 FPS, which is slightly faster but comes with reduced visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the High preset drops to 43.5 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at this resolution yields 50.5 FPS, while Low provides 63.8 FPS. For a 4K experience, the Low preset is the only one that maintains a playable frame rate above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it only achieves 68.4 FPS at 1080p, 45.8 FPS at 1440p, and 28.4 FPS at 4K, indicating that the GPU is overwhelmed by the highest settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset achieves an average of 147.6 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for this configuration. The Medium preset follows at 117.9 FPS, while the High preset drops to 105.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is significantly slower at 68.4 FPS, showing a steep performance penalty for the highest quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally. The Low preset still delivers a strong 104.1 FPS, making it the only 1440p setting above 100 FPS. The Medium preset achieves 79.9 FPS, and the High preset is close behind at 71.9 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 45.8 FPS, which is below the typical 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. The Low preset manages 63.8 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset drops to 50.5 FPS, and the High preset further to 43.5 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 28.4 FPS. The data shows a clear trend: the RX 5700 XT is capable of running Greedfall at high frame rates in 1080p, but 4K requires significant settings reductions to maintain playability.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 105.5 at 1080p to 71.9 at 1440p, a reduction of 31.8%. Moving to 4K, the frame rate drops further to 43.5 FPS, which is a 58.8% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of memory and a 256-bit bus, as the increased pixel count at 4K heavily taxes the ROPs and memory bandwidth.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly less severe. The frame rate goes from 147.6 FPS at 1080p to 104.1 FPS at 1440p (a 29.5% drop) and then to 63.8 FPS at 4K (a 56.8% drop from 1080p). This suggests that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not fully utilized. The data indicates that the i7-12700K, with its 12 cores and 20 threads, is more than capable of feeding the GPU at all resolutions, but the RX 5700 XT cannot keep up with the pixel throughput demands of 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700K is a high-performance processor that does not bottleneck this combo in Greedfall. With 12 cores and 20 threads, it offers substantial multi-threading capability, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29241 and Passmark multithread score of 34404. Its single-thread performance is also strong, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2561 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4013. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle the game’s logic and AI tasks without being a limiting factor.

The CPU’s 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 5.00 GHz boost clock provide low latency and high responsiveness, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame times. The data shows that as resolution increases, the CPU’s role diminishes, and the GPU becomes the dominant factor. At 1080p, the CPU’s strong single-thread performance helps achieve high frame rates like 147.6 FPS on Low settings. However, at 4K, the CPU’s performance is largely irrelevant, as the GPU’s frame rate is constrained by its own compute and memory limits. This pairing is well-balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU provides ample headroom for the GPU to operate effectively.